Please read all information below carefully.

An audition sign-up form is at the bottom.

Who we are

Mad as Hops is a theatre company for older teens and young adults. For this production, we are auditioning between the ages of 18 to 25. Mad as Hops is a non-professional company, and roles are not paid.

About the production

Almost, Maine

by John Cariani

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist.

One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend— almost — in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

Performance Dates

Performances will be Wednesday, October 23 through Saturday, October 26, at the Barbara Barrett Theatre (Arts and Culture Centre St. John's). This includes 1 daytime matinee performance (Wed Oct 23) and 3 evening performances (Thu Oct 24, Fri Oct 25, Sat Oct 26).

Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals will follow the following schedule. All rehearsals will be at the Arts and Culture Centre.

• Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm

• Thursdays 7pm - 9pm

• Sundays 1pm - 4pm

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, August 13.

Audition Information

Casting

We are auditioning for several actors as well as one stage manager and an assistant stage manager. Doubling of roles is a possibility.

The roles are as follows.

• PETE and GINETTE, who have been dating for a little while.

• EAST, a repairman, and GLORY, a hiker.

• JIMMY, a heating and cooling guy; SANDRINE, his ex-girlfriend; a salty WAITRESS.

• MARVALYN, a woman who is very good at protecting herself, and STEVE, an open, kind fellow whose brother protects him.

• GAYLE and LENDALL, longtime girlfriend and boyfriend.

• RANDY and CHAD, two "County boys".

• DEENA and SHELLY, two "County girls".

• PHIL, a hard-working husband, and his hard-working wife, MARCI.

• HOPE, who has traveled the world, and a MAN, who has not.

• RHONDA, a tough woman, and DAVE, the not-so-tough man who loves her.

Intimacy consideration : Some scenes require physical contact between actors, including hugs and kisses. We will arrange to have an intimacy coordinator navigate these scenes with our actors so that it is safe and respectful. More information will be provided at the audition. If this is not something you are comfortable with, please let the directors know at your audition.

Audition Place and Times

Auditions will be at the Arts and Culture Centre's Level 2 East Studio, on the following dates. Auditions will run about 15-20 minutes.

• Tuesday August 6 (7pm - 10pm)

• Wednesday August 7 (7pm - 10pm)

• Thursday August 8 (7pm - 10pm)

If these days and times don't work for you, please fill out the sign-up form anyway (link below).

Audition Preparation

We ask that you bring with you:

• An acting/performance resume

• A headshot (non-professional is fine)

  • Actors: A monologue to perform.

  • Stage management: No monologue required.

Actors will be asked to read sides provided at the audition.

Questions?

Any questions can be directed to info@madtheatre.ca.